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Michael: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...experiences have enabled me to gain a broad understanding of biology and biology careers. I love learning. While working at the University of California at San Diego, I took 14 classes in literature, poetry, and film. I studied James Joyce novels, Robert Frost poetry, Film Noir, and French novels to name a few. I am fluent in French and am a skilled writer. Last summer I attended a 6-week workshop in Paris, France and made...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Trevor: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...and Writing Studies departments and served as a writing tutor for disabled students. Thus, it is no big surprise that Composition, Literature and the Verbal section of the GRE are the subjects I tutor. Of these three my favorite subject has to be the verbal section of the GRE since there are few feelings that are better than knowing that you helped someone get into their dream school. My pedagogical style focuses on finding a...
Education & Certification
Loyola College Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SDSU - Master of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
GRE Verbal: 167

Dore: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...like to understand what your child enjoys to do (hobbies, sports, etc.) and what you feel is the best way your child learns. After I have a better understanding of who your child is, I will attempt to incorporate the things that your child enjoys to make the tutoring session much more fun and exciting. Whether it's through visuals, references or mnemonics, I will try to discover what works best and will continue using this...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Physiology and Neuroscience

Emily: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...local library in various subjects with an emphasis on Math and English. Not surprisingly, my favorite subject to tutor is math. To many people, math is just a jumble of numbers and an exercise of memorization. I was fortunate enough to be able to view math as a puzzle a series of steps that solves a mystery. As I have continued my studies in math, I have come to believe it is essential as it...
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Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computational Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Brandi: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...of Redlands with a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology. I am an experienced elementary and middle school tutor. While I most enjoy teaching English, I have experience tutoring in all middle and elementary school subject areas. I have tutored students in one-on-one sessions and after school "homework help" programs. In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, swimming and baking. I also volunteer at the San Diego Humane Society.
Education & Certification
University of Redlands - Bachelors, Business, Psychology

Cody: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...or building an educational foundation for success, I will work with students to actualize their goals. Although I'm new to this platform, with hundreds of hours of tutoring experience, I am confident we can work together effectively. I graduated from UC San Diego with my bachelor in Biology and am in the process of applying to medical school. As I spend my gap year tutoring students, I hope to apply these lessons to be a more...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Liga: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...continued studying international economics in Graduate school too and received a Masters degree. I have applied math and economics for most of my career either in big companies, for the government or for consulting firms. I really enjoy teaching high school and middle school students. I also really like the outdoors and when I am not reading and teaching, I spend time with my teens and may friends sailing, skiing, hiking, kayaking, biking and swimming...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
University of California-Santa Cruz - Master of Arts, International Economics

Ashley: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...have the ability to learn and succeed and it is my job to figure out what learning style works best to help them achieve success. In my spare time I run with West Coast Road Runners, enjoy going to the beach with my own children, and watching sports. I am a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan! I hope to learn to paddle board and surf now that I'm a California resident as well.
Education & Certification
Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Elementary/Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Jessica: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...San Marcos. Since completing the credential program in 2008, I have worked as a high school science teacher at a large private high school in the area. In the six years that I have been teaching, I've had the opportunity to teach a variety of courses including: General Biology, Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Marine Biology, and Honors Anatomy and Physiology. For the past three years, my focus has been on the latter three courses previously...
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Pepperdine University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Point Loma Nazarene University - Master of Arts, Biology, General
State Certified Teacher

Ana: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...Chemistry, I taught English as a second language to students ranging from 13 to 40 years old. Moreover, I tutored teenagers who were learning Spanish as their second language. My favorite subject to teach is Biochemistry; I am fascinated by the way proteins are able to perform such amazing tasks in our bodies to keep us alive, healthy and strong. Furthermore, the biological processes taken place every day in our bodies are a vivid example...
Education & Certification
National Autonomous University of Mexico - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
University of California-San Diego - PHD, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ariel: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
Teaching English and Japanese has always been something I've always wanted to do. I love pouring my energy into making sure students are doing their best in their academic studies. I am in my last year of college at San Diego State University with a degree in Japanese and a minor in Religious Studies.
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Current Undergrad Student, Japanese Studies

Kristina: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
I enjoy working in education, helping people achieve their goals, and showing that school mastery is achievable. My goal is to help you become a better learner and more competent individual in your subject. ... I work with students in order for them to gain confidence with study skills and the actual subjects. I believe that patience through learning is a key concept to learning beyond just knowledge content.
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
American Public University System - Masters, MBA

Ruth: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...love helping students understand how to approach difficult math and science problems without being intimidated, and I hope to relate the importance of a solid education to students. I am very patient, attentive to students' needs, and can tailor lessons to address specific needs that you might have. I enjoy tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and can help with SAT test prep. When I'm not in the lab or working with students, I spend...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Briana: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...received a B.A. from Binghamton University in History and Philosophy, Politics and Law,) especially European History and Ancient Civilizations. I tutor American Literature, College English, College Level American History, English, Essay Editing, European History, High School English, High School Level American Literature, High School World History, High School Writing, Middle School Writing, Public Speaking, Social Studies, World History, World Religions and Writing. I have experience working with students of all ages (K-12) and first became...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University - Doctor of Laws, Criminal Justice

Alex: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...is not only to help students solve a problem but also to help them understand the thought process of how a certain method is chosen to solve a problem. Higher levels of math and science are built based on their fundamental concepts. Therefore, a solid understanding of these basic concepts is very important as students move forward into more advanced courses. Showing students steps to solve a problem is necessary; however, showing them why performing...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering

Jeff: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...college, and even managed to teach a child diagnosed with ADD to become one of the top of her class at her elementary school. Anyone with the willingness to learn can be taught. Since college I played poker professionally and I am presently a portfolio manager in the stock market. My life has always centered around the world of mathematics, efficiency, and logic. In second grade, at my elementary school, I was asked to tutor...
Education & Certification
San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics emphasis in Electrical Engineering

Lauren: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...to enjoy the unknown. My experience working with students is vast. In the realm of teaching, I completed internships in a variety of schools and subject areas. I worked for a year with severely autistic students and enjoyed being part of a team of people committed to helping this special population. I was a Social Studies teacher for two years and now I currently work in the special education department at a middle school. I...
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Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, History with Social Studies Teacher Licensure
State Certified Teacher

Alex: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...goals for the future involves getting a Ph. D. in behavioral neuroscience and eventually working as a researcher and/or college professor. Through the Master's program, I have had much experience working with undergraduate students helping them with statistical procedures and planning research proposals. I am also currently teaching a section of an Introductory Psychology class at CSU San Marcos. My favorite areas in which to tutor would hands down be statistics and research methods. As...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
CSU San Marcos - Master of Arts, Experimental Psychology

Xintong: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...improve their grades and find their own way of tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when the students understand something they've been struggling with is the truly rewarding to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
GRE Quantitative: 165

Kevin: La Mesa tutor
Certified Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...about being passionate towards education and the future of our students. Fundamentally, all students are teachable. It is my responsibility to find what motivates each student and use that, along with respect, care, and concern for each individual, to engage each student in his or her own learning process. Students are our nation’s greatest assets, this I will never forget. Students in my classes receive direct instruction and learn from wide-ranging instructional techniques that enhance...
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Wilmington University - Bachelor of Science, General Studies
Wilmington University - Master of Arts, Education
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Located in southern California, the city of La Mesa has a population of approximately 60,000 and is known as the 'Jewel of the Hills.' The city was founded in 1869 and is known for its historic downtown area. Its beautiful climate is one of its attractions, as is its proximity to San Diego, which is located approximately nine miles east of La Mesa. In addition to lovely parks, a variety of restaurants, theaters, and golfing, the city offers many community activities and events you can enjoy, including an annual classic car show and an urban hiking program.
La Mesa has three school districts, which include many elementary schools, three junior high facilities, and two high schools, as well as several private schools. There are several charter schools within the district as well, offering innovative learning programs to students at various grade levels. No matter what level you are in, an enthusiastic La Mesa, CA, tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online. La Mesa tutors offer online or in-person tutoring sessions to give you the test prep and instruction you might need to try to do well on your big exam.
La Mesa's Helix High School has a silver medal ranking from U.S. News and World Reports and is one of the top 400 public high schools in California. Nearby San Diego has a wide range of public universities, private colleges, community colleges, and technical schools to choose from, such as California State University, University of San Diego, Grossmont College, and Thomas Jefferson School of Law. A La Mesa, CA, tutor can offer you private instruction, through either online or in-home tutoring sessions, to help with your test prep and prep and try to get into your top school choice.
Although La Mesa originally began as a hub for the film industry, today it has grown into a sophisticated city that embraces its history. Known for its popular seasonal activities such as Oktoberfest, the city is home to a variety of small businesses and beautiful city parks. You can also experience dozens of historic landmarks around the town. A number of notable people were born or lived in La Mesa, including Major League Baseball player Mark Grace, actor and artist Dennis Hopper, astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and Heisman Trophy finalist Alex Smith. La Mesa is also located approximately 12 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, making it easy for you to enjoy the beauty of the surf, sand, and ocean.
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